Give Me the Meltdown
Rob Thomas
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Feelin' worn down like a piece of glass Doesn't take too much to get yourself to feed your monkey Tell some white lies Make and swallow them You don't see just how you got into this situation Late at night, late at night You weep for something better than the secrets you keep me down Just lay down, here, close to me And tell me what you want from me [Chorus] And I said Hey now, give me the meltdown Take it out on me this time around Oh no, it ain't over now I can feel the world spin around, around, around Hey now, give me the meltdown Take it out on me, don't let me down Oh no, it ain't over now I can feel the world spin around, around, around Wide awake now and your monkey's dead You so perfect that you never really need nobody Put your hands down You're among your friends You just take and take and take and take and take and take and Late at night, late at night You weep but you're no better than the secrets you keep stay down Just lay down, here, close to me Pretend you'll never leave me [Chorus] Tell me what you want child Give me the meltdown Take it out on me this time around Oh no, it ain't over now I can feel the world spin around, around, around Hey now, give me the meltdown Take it out on me, don't let me down Oh no, it ain't over now I can feel the world spin around, around, around Hey now, give me the meltdown I can feel the world spin around, around, around Hey now, give me the meltdown I can feel the world spin around, around, around Hey now, give me the meltdown I can feel the world spin around, around, around
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Written by: MATTHEW SERLETIC, ROBERT THOMAS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Give Me the Meltdown" is performed by the American singer-songwriter Rob Thomas. Known for being the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty and for his solo work, this song showcases Thomas's signature sound.
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Album Details"Give Me the Meltdown" is the second single from Rob Thomas's second studio album "Cradlesong". The album was released on June 30, 2009, by Atlantic Records.
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Genre ClassificationThis song and the rest of the album "Cradlesong" feature Rob Thomas's fusion of pop-rock and alternative music, combining catchy melodies with emotional lyricism.
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Song PopularityDespite not reaching the heights of Thomas's other singles, "Give Me the Meltdown" still charted well in its release year. It ranked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song, released in 2009, was directed by Little Rock Pictures' Grammy-nominated director, Alan Ferguson.
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Songwriting AspectLike much of Thomas's work, "Give Me the Meltdown" is notable for its lyrics, which discuss personal and emotional experiences. The lyrics reportedly explore the conflict between human desires and the social constructs that might hold one back.
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Live PerformancesThis song was included in the setlist of Thomas's 2009 "Cradlesong" tour. Reviews of the time praised Thomas's live rendition of "Give Me the Meltdown."
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CollaborationsMatt Serletic, a frequent collaborator with Rob Thomas, also worked on "Cradlesong." He has produced numerous songs for Thomas, both in his solo capacity and as part of Matchbox Twenty.
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ReceptionGiven the song's emotional depth and Thomas's vocal performance, it received a generally positive response from both fans and critics. It further strengthened Thomas's position as a talented solo artist apart from his work with Matchbox Twenty.
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Song's Influence"Give Me the Meltdown", the album "Cradle Song", and Thomas's approach to writing and performing have influenced a number of other musicians in the pop/rock genre. The song is a quintessential example of his ability to blend infectious melodies with meaningful lyrics, a combination that has become his trademark.
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